Well it was a little early, by a few days, but the good news is, I am doing much better than I thought.

What a relief, talking to my Surgeon, getting reassured, and getting my questions answered! He made me feel a million times better.

I lost 10 lbs since I've been home, last Wednesday. My infection is doing great, he took me off the antibiotics which should alleviate my nausea and diarrhea. THANK GOODNESS!!! He prescribed Activia daily for me. To get my colon back in working order after these harsh antibiotics. I was glad to find no sugar added varieties.

My blood sugars have been so good, he took me off ALL my Diabetes meds. I stopped them myself at home, because my numbers were getting so low. No more Metformin, Glipizide, Humalog or Lantus! In his own words: " Your diabetes just left the building."

I can hardly believe it myself.

I had my Lasix reduced from 80 mg daily to 20mg daily.

I had my metoprolol dosage cut in half

I was cleared to start pureed diet when I feel comfortable in the next few days, and start my vitamins/supplements, which I purchased today at the pharmacy.

All in all, it looks like I am seriously on the mend. I was so glad to get my questions answered, and I feel a world of better now. I have some peace of mind, he told me I was almost out of the woods as far as leaks, and generally the only thing now that would hurt me is a trip to a buffet. LOL I gotta' say....food is the last thing I want. I'm just not interested in it. I eat because I have to, not because I am hungry all the time. Huge change for me.

Well...I just wanted to share this with you. Because I was kinda' worried beyond reason, and had to share all the very good news. I'm 12 lbs away from being in the 200's! I can't wait!

Hope restored!

Congratulations on all the good news.

Hi Carol,

what great news, I am so happy for you and are even more excited that you are off your diabetes medication.

Well done you!!

Good for you! I am so happy for you! Keep up the hard work!

You guys are so sweet! Thanks!

Let's all keep up the good work!

I know what it's like to have a complication and be worried. Everything will and is falling into place for you and I am glad. What amazing news that the diabetic meds are gone and the high blood pressure meds are soon to follow. Congratulations!